Serradurra – Easy Portuguese Sawdust Pudding

Layered Serradura dessert with cherry on top.

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Serradurra – Easy Portuguese Sawdust Pudding

Serradura is a traditional Portuguese-style no-bake dessert made with layers of whipped cream and finely crushed Marie biscuits. The biscuit crumbs resemble sawdust, which gives this dessert its name. This easy recipe needs only three ingredients and can be assembled in individual glasses or one large serving bowl. After a few hours of chilling, it becomes creamy, light and ready to serve.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Refrigerating Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: World

Diet: Vegetarian

Difficulty Level: Easy

Servings: Dessert Glasses

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Dassana Amit

Ingredients

300 ml/1¼ cup cream – 35% fat and above
120 grams/½ cup condensed milk
28 (about 144 grams) Marie biscuits

Instructions

Using a blender or mixer-grinder, crush the Marie biscuits into very fine crumbs that resemble sawdust.
Whip the chilled cream until soft peaks form.
Add the condensed milk and continue whipping until the mixture holds its shape well and forms medium-stiff peaks.
Alternatively, whip the cream a little beyond soft peaks, until it holds its shape well but is not stiff. Gently fold in the condensed milk with a spatula until evenly combined. Do not over-mix.
Add an even layer of biscuit crumbs to the bottom of dessert glasses, jars, or a serving bowl. Gently level the crumbs with the back of a spoon.
Spread or pipe an even layer of the whipped cream over the biscuit crumbs.
If spreading with a spoon or offset spatula, smooth the surface before adding the next layer.
Continue alternating biscuit and cream layers until the container is almost full.
Finish with a final layer of biscuit crumbs.
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until well chilled and set.
Garnish with cherries, fresh fruit, sliced nuts or a Marie biscuit before serving.

Notes

Chill the cream, bowl and whisk attachments before whipping.
Stop whipping once the cream reaches medium-stiff peaks.
Use whipping cream with around 35% fat for the best results.
Crush the biscuits very finely for the traditional texture.
Chill for at least 4 to 5 hours before serving.
Vanilla extract can be added for extra flavor if preferred.
Assemble in dessert glasses, jars, ramekins or one large serving bowl.
This recipe makes 4 dessert glasses. You can easily halve the recipe for fewer servings or double it for a larger batch.

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